Macedonian cuisine ( is the traditional cuisine of North Macedonia. It is influenced by Ottoman and Balkan cuisines. The relatively warm climate of the country provides excellent growth conditions for a variety of vegetables, herbs and fruits. Macedonian cuisine is also noted for the diversity and quality of its dairy products, wines, and local alcoholic beverages, such as rakija. Tavče gravče and mastika are considered the national dish and drink of North Macedonia.
Foods
Tavče gravče Turli tava Flia, traditional in the Tetovo region, also known as Ǵomleze in the Ohrid and Struga region. different from the Turkish gozlemeОхрид ќе го брендира ѓомлезето Ajvar, roasted red pepper spread; can be mild or hot Kebapchinja Šopska salad Polneti piperki, stuffed bell peppers; usually filled with rice or rice with meat Embroidered peppers, threaded peppers served fresh, dry or as a spice Ohrid trout, an endemic species of trout in Lake Ohrid Pita (pastry) Burek Malidžano, an eggplant spread Musaka Makalo Pindžur, a spicy vegetable relish Popara Pastrmajlija Šarplaninski ovčji, or kaškaval (hard sheep's milk cheese from the Šar Mountains (Šar planina in Macedonian)) Bieno siren̂e, a cheese originating from the Mariovo region that shares similarities with the more commonly known halloumi Urda cheese Širden and kukurek Sarma Kiselo zele and rasolnica (sour cabbage) Mekici (also known as tiganici or pishii), fried lumps of dough Čorba od kopriva (creamy nettle soup) Kompir mandžа (a potato-and-meat stew) Pleskavica (also šarska, ajdučka and makedonka) Kačamak (also known as bakrdan) Zelnik Selsko meso, roast beef, pork and lamb with mushrooms, white wine and yellow cheese on top, usually cooked in a clay pot Tarator Jufki, Macedonian pasta Prženi lepčin̂a, slices of bread covered in beaten egg, then fried Lutiče (made by roasting peppers and tomatoes with black pepper then put in a jar like a sauce-spread) Pitulici (very thin and salty pancakes) Leblebija
Desserts
Kadaif Tulumba Palačinki Kompot Lokum Baklava Slatko Sutlijaš Alva
Drinks
Coffee
North Macedonia has a well-developed coffee culture, and Turkish coffee is by far the most popular coffee beverage. With over 5,000 establishments, the traditional Balkan coffeehouse and bar—the kafeana— is one of the most common places to go out and have a drink. However, because of the negative stereotypes surrounding the kafana, many younger people prefer to frequent the more Western-styled cafés which are also seen as being classier.
From the days of the Ottoman Empire through to the present, coffee has played an important role in the lifestyle and culture of the region. The serving and consumption of coffee has had a profound effect on betrothal and gender customs, political and social interaction, prayer, and hospitality customs. Although many of the rituals are not prevalent in today's society, coffee has remained an integral part of Macedonian culture.
Other coffee beverages such as lattes, cafe mochas and cappuccinos are becoming increasingly popular with the opening of more upmarket cafés. Professionals and businesspeople have contributed to the popularity of instant coffee (especially frappé).
Alcohol
Wine Stanušina Crna Vranec Traminec Alexandria Smederevka Traditionally, white wine would be consumed in the summer, and red wine in winter.
Mastika Rakija Beer Skopsko Krali Marko Zlaten Dab Gorsko Bitolsko Kenbach Makedonsko Starogradsko Boza, a drink made from millet, traditionally sold by ethnic Albanian vendors.
Non-alcoholic Mountain tea Salep Yoghurt (Kefir) Mineral water Gorska Voda Pelisterka Pela Rosa Ilina Kožuvčanka Ladna
See also Cincinnati chili Cuisine of the Mediterranean Eastern European cuisine European cuisine
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